There is no escape. I mean it, when I say it. I haven’t met even one person in my life who hasn’t asked at least one among the below questions! Some are outright hilarious, while others make you ponder if this is the picture that Army Life portray among civilians.
- Aapka pati Army mein he kya? Phir toh daaru free mein milte honge! Ek bottle milega kya? Oh, your husband is serving in the Army? Then, you would be getting free alcohol! Would you get me one? This is often asked by my male friends, colleagues, relatives, acquaintances and strangers. Well, well. Our homes are definitely not a pub or a bar!
- Aapke CSD mein sub kuch sasta he na? Laptops bhi lilte he kya? You get everything in discounted rates in CSD, right? Do you get laptops also?
- Arey waah! Aapko toh free mein ration bhi milte hain! Wow! You get free ration also!
- Ghar mein Fauji bhi honge madat karne ke liye! At home, you would’ve soldiers also for help!
- Mhow? Moing? Woh kidhar he? Abroad he kya? Mhow? Moing? Where are these places? Abroad? Guess, I know more places in our country than others!
- How do you do it? I could never LET my husband do that!
- Has he killed anyone?
- Aajkal war toh nahin chal raha he. Woh phir kya karta hein? There is no war these days. What does he do?
There are many such questions which often haunt us wherever we go. Guess we have learnt to brush them aside. As an Armed Forces wife, do you have anything else to add here? Feel free 🙂
P.S: Excuse my broken Hindi! 😛
I am Married to the Olive Green and I’m writing about the 26 things which I get to do/experience that you as a Civilian wife do not!
I hope you come back again tomorrow!
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Okay I just fell off my chair .. this is hilarious .. I am sure by now you’ve started to see the humour in .. no war now a days , what does he do? LOL!!
This was such an awesome post idea..but we want more!!
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i loved the GIFS…did so much justice to those comments. You should have include some indian GIF of these aunties specially asking about ration thing 😛
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Lol! Though you have written quite a witty post with some fantastic memes ;), I can understand how irritating it must be to hear such statements / comments day in and day out and clarify. At some point in time, it must be like “Oh no! Not again.” And then you would decide just to shut up :P.
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OMG!!! I have almost asked most of them. Just realized it must be so irritating for you guys.
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LOL this was fun to read, but I am sure very annoying to answer. 😛
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Oh sweet lord! If it was me, all my answers would have been in the middle finger 😛
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How well I can relate to this! 🙂
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You do? Glad that you could. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Am I guilty too of asking anyone of them??
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Hmm.. I don’t really remember 😛
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That means I am not! 😉
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It is so annoying and insensitive right?. Of everything checking for free alcohol is very cheap.Hugs Shalini:)
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Thanks, Rashmi! Glad you understand! 🙂
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Gonna be one too…….Noted down the points 😉
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Wow! Really! Many congratulations!! Welcome to the family ❤
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Blushes……..Thanks sweetheart
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Gosh! People can be really ridiculous and so insensitive!!
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Yes, Shilpa. They can 😛
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hehehe..daaru free mei milti hai!! aur ration bhi!! too good!!
Shubhangi @ The Little Princess
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Thanks Shubhangi 😀
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This is super super hilarious 😛
I haven’t had the opportunity of making such gaffes while talking to army-related people. No school friends also who could boast of dad-in-green. Guess I’ll have to keep these points in mind while I converse with them!
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Thanks, Mithila 😀 And oh yeah, you should keep these in mind.
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That was indeed fun to read Shalzzz.. 😛
Sometimes it must be so annoying right?
Cheers
Geets
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Oh yes!! It tests my patience many a times! 🙂
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Damn funny post Shalzzz, funny people n their stoooopid queries, damn them 😉 This is making me wanto go damn damn damn….
http://www.sunilavigauthor.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/ekalavyas-to-dronacharya-for-e-for-a-to.html
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Hahahaaaa.. That was my reaction many a times (in my head though) 😀
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oouch. These are just awkward. I mean “has he killed anyone?” really?! Good that you’re a patient woman. 🙂
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I used to be flabbergasted when ppl ask me whether he has killed anyone. I never knew how to react!
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😀 😀 So funny yet so true!! You missed my favorite, App ko daar nahin lagta? 😀
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Oh yeah! And you know what, Mam! The worst I have been asked is, “I’ve heard Army Men exchange their wives. Is that so?” Imagine the horror!!!!!!!!! :O
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Lol that last one took the cake. One of my army friends was asked by her dhobi if she could get him some booze.
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Haha! Booze is the most common thing that they want. Then comes soaps, shampoos from canteen! 😛 Thanks for stopping by, Mam 🙂
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WTF? They really ask if he’s killed someone? What is wrong with people? Please flip them a bird from me the next time you get asked this? Morons.
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Haha! When it gets into my nerves, I just say, “When the time comes, he will”. Their expression then is priceless 😀
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What a fun post to read darling .Flying kisses from my side . Shalzz kar gayi chull !
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Woohoo.. Thanks very much!! I so love that song!! *dancy-dancy* 😛
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🙂
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Oh this is absolutely hilarious! GIFs are so amazing these days. They put in so much emotion.
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Thanks, Ramya. I wasn’t sure how to express my reactions to each question! GIFs really helped. They are more than accurate! 😀
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Lol! Funny.
But so true nah… People just poke their nose in others lives.
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Oh yes. They never miss a chance!! Thanks for stopping by, Sheethal.
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Funny Lol! 😉
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Thanks, Polomi 😀
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LOL, really people ask you has he killed any one?
Tina from
The Sunny Side of Life
Twinkling Tina Cooks
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Yes, they do, Tina! And I say, when the time comes, he will 😛
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hahaaa.. Good one!
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Thank you 🙂
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People are just rude and insensitive all over the world. I don’t know what happened to basic manners. I suppose it’s good that you can laugh about it, but I’m sure you tire of the questions. I loved the gifs, they really added to your post. I just stopped by from the challenge and I’m glad I found your blog. I will stop by again. I know it must be very difficult having a spouse who serves in the armed forces. Hugs and best wishes.
Melissa
http://melissasugarwrites.com
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Thanks very much for your kind words, Melissa. I’m glad you found my lil’ space. Yes, it gets into your nerves sometimes-the questions! But, I’ve somehow learnt to grin and bear. I didn’t know how to exactly pen down my answers against each questions. These GIFs really helped. They are nothing short of the actual scenarios! 🙂 I will drop by your space soon!
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Damn True…What a Lovely post my Dear..Sharing it immediately..hands down 🙂
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Thanks, Roma 😀
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ROFL, now that’s some wise advise 😉
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Haha.. Thanks, Karan! 😀
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Those are some very invasive and downright rude questions! Your gifs, however, made me smile! =D See?
Boldly Going Through the Alphabet!
@shanjeniah
Part-Time Minion for Holton’s Heroes
shanjeniah’s Lovely Chaos
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I’m glad you did! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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People can be so rude, can’t they? I’m sure you have some snappy retorts for them. 🙂
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My tongue is tied many a times. But yes, I do have some snappy retorts when it gets into my nerves 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Debbie.
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How true! I particularly loved your use of clips to illustrate your point.
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Thanks, Mam 🙂
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Hahaha.. what questions!! You can give some equally fancy answers..
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Oh yes, I do have some snappy retorts when it gets into my nerves:)
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Hahahaha
Really this questions,human nature*
Nicely written.
@dixita011 from
Cafenined words
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Thanks, Dixita 🙂
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Even without being in the Army or knowing anyone in the Army somehow I already knew all the questions! Amazing isnt it? Excellent clips – thanks for the read
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Hahaha…very true especially the army canteen and store questions! Pretty annoying I guess.
Cheers,
@KalaRavi16 from
Relax-N-Rave
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And when they learn your spouse is a medic, they stop over unannounced asking things like “I think Junior has pink eye. Would you take a look and tell me if he does?”
Sir Leprechaunrabbit
@leprchaunrabbit
yourrootsareshowingdearie.wordpress.com
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Ha ha. Those were hilarious as you rigjtly warned.
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Sometimes people just open their mouth and start talking without thinking about what they are about to say.
Revisit the Tender Years with me during the #AtoZChallenge at Life & Faith in Caneyhead!
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What irks me most when people try to take advantage of CSD canteen through us. They think it’s all free and we get to avail the best of services … But how could it be… We have a family member ready to lay his life for the country… Nothing is free!
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Oh, you get Rayban! You get salt, sugar, rice, fruit juice! Gosh, the demand is endless 😛
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Awesome Friends gifs 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Ros
Fangirl Stitches
Travel like a Geek
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Thanks, Roslyn. Happy AtoZ 🙂
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My son has been in the US Air Force for ten years now. I’m sure he and his wife hear many similiar comments and questions. Wonderful theme you’ve chosen!
Good luck in the A to Z!
Trisha Faye – http://www.writerszenblog.wordpress.com
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Thanks very much. I’m glad you could relate to these! Keep visiting. Happy AtoZ 🙂
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I love your gifs. They say it all…
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Thanks very much, Amy. Welcome to me lil’ space.
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I have army-men in my family too and I can safely say I have heard at least 6 of the 8 questions listed here. So yeah, I am well aware of how weird they sound and how much we laugh on them being repeated by different people from time to time 😀
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Haha 😀 Truly weird, aren’t they! Thanks for dropping by, ME!
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God! People here love yo know what’s going on in others lives than theirs. They like to make fun and get pure joy out of it. Heights of insensitivity!
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True, Ramya! I sometimes wonder what I should be answering them!
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Oh dear. People do do this, eh? Sad to hear (er… read).
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Oh! Every.Single.Time!
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Wow. People can be insensitive. Hugs.
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Thank you 🙂
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